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Recent Obituaries in Franklin, NC

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Franklin, NC area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Nannie Grennier

Nannie Grennier

May 12, 2022

Nannie Wallace Dills Grennier, 99, of Franklin, passed away on May 12, 2022. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Wallace Sr. and Ellen Beatrice Green Wallace. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Turner E. Dills, her second husband, Leo Nelson Grennier and brothers, Billy, Hilton, Robert,...

Thomas Terranova

Thomas Terranova

May 9, 2022

Thomas "Tom" George Terranova, Jr., passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022. Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of the late Thomas George and Marian Giannone Terranova. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Paul Vaccaro. Tom was a member of Disabled American Veterans and the Corvette Club of America. He faithfully...

Mary Verran

Mary Verran

May 9, 2022

Franklin, NC: Mary Verran, 83, passed away on May 9, 2022. Mary was born in Saint Petersburg, Florida on January 4, 1939, where she later met her husband of 56 years, Jim. They resided in Saint Petersburg for most of their lives and later moved to Franklin, North Carolina. Mary was a member of Saint Francis Catholic Church. She enjoyed...

Patricia Vanbuskirk

Patricia Vanbuskirk

May 5, 2022

Mrs. Patricia VanBusKirk, born September 29, 1929, in Port Huron, Michigan and reared there, later resided in the Tampa, Florida area before becoming a Franklin, North Carolina resident in 1985 until her recent passing May 5, 2022. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Howard VanBuskirk; her parents Jacob and Margaret Borkowski; and her sister Marjorie Pearson. She...

Barbara Shepard

Barbara Shepard

May 5, 2022

Barbara Shirley Adams Shepard, 94, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Alton and Violet Burlingame Adams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Al Adams. Mrs. Shepard was very dedicated to her church and loved working...

Daniel Knepp

Daniel Knepp

May 4, 2022

Daniel Roger Knepp, 78, of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Born in Mifflin County, PA, he was the son of the Robert Elwood and Beatrice Mae Slear Knepp. Dan served in the Army during the Vietnam conflict. He retired from the automobile repair business, and later worked at various convenience stores which included Hot Spot and Express...

Doris Cheek

Doris Cheek

May 4, 2022

Doris Cheek, age 86, of Franklin, passed away on May 4th, 2022, peacefully at home. Doris was born in Macon County, NC, to the late Reverend Lester and Annie Guffey Sorrells. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene "Gene" Ray Cheek; brothers, Herman, TJ, Ralph, Marshall, and Floyd Sorrells; and 3 sisters, Margaret...

William Beck

William Beck

May 4, 2022

William "Butch" Beck, 75 of Highlands and Scaly Mtn., NC went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 4, 2022. He was born in Macon County. The son of the late James William and Beulah Henry Beck. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Sarah Beck and Gavin Johnson; four brothers, Jimmy...

Marylyn Lowe

Marylyn Lowe

May 4, 2022

Franklin, NC: Marylyn Ann Merritt Lowe, 85, passed away on May 4, 2022. A memorial service will be help at a later date. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Mrs. Lowe's family.

Sandra Waldroop

Sandra Waldroop

May 3, 2022

Sandra Robin Waldroop, 58, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of Annie Dee Buchanan Harmon and the late Lester Conley Waldroop Jr. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Scott Grawey; and a son, Anthony Ray Gravitt. Robin loved...

Marvin Carpenter

Marvin Carpenter

May 3, 2022

Franklin, NC: Marvin Leon Carpenter was born on September 22, 1942, and passed from this life on May 3, 2022. He was the son of John and Icia Stamey Carpenter and is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, and five brothers. He is survived by his children, Rebecca Abreu of Asheville, NC, and Marty Carpenter (Melody) of Franklin,...

Judith Fertic

Judith Fertic

May 2, 2022

Franklin, NC: Judith Anne Fertic, 83, passed away May 2, 2022. No local services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Mrs. Fertic's family.

Gwenda Mason

Gwenda Mason

May 1, 2022

Gwenda Sue "Gwen" Mason, 69, of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022, after a period of declining health. Born in Macon County, she was the only child of the late Frank H. and Rebecca Ledford Mason. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an "adopted" nephew, Mike Ledford. Gwen was a member of the...

Charles Southard

Charles Southard

May 1, 2022

Charles Southard, 69, of Franklin, passed away on May 1, 2022. Charles was born in Macon County to the late William "Ernie" Southard and Margie Ledbetter Southard. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, James Southard, and his sister, Teresa Southard. Charles worked his whole career with Hedden Brothers Well Drilling. He enjoyed camping,...

Ronnie Clark

Ronnie Clark

Apr 30, 2022

Ronnie Edward Clark, 77, of Franklin, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late "T.A." and Alliefair Houston Clark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, O'Neil Clark, and Eddie Clark. Ronnie loved farming, especially caring for his cattle, chickens, and rabbits. In his...

Ed Moses

Ed Moses

Apr 30, 2022

Claude Edmond Moses, Sr "Ed", 77, of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Born in the Walnut Creek Community of Macon County, NC, He was the son of the late Clyde Moses and Alice Dills Carter, who survives. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Bessie Moses. In his early years, Ed traveled the...

Richard Whitman

Richard Whitman

Apr 28, 2022

Franklin, NC: Richard Lee Whitman was born on January 31, 1938, in Webster, Florida, to C.W. and Alice Whitman. He passed from this life on April 28, 2022, being preceded in death by his parents and his six siblings, along with his daughter, Tracy Whitman. He is survived by his high school sweetheart who was the love of his life,...

Joan Hatch

Joan Hatch

Apr 27, 2022

Joan Nell Hatch, age 65 of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday April 27, 2022. She was born on March 13, 1957 in Conneaut, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents Daniel and Joanne Hommes; brother Daniel Hommes and sister Janette Eland. Joan was a member of the Catholic Church her whole life. She taught CCD for...

Paul Haggar

Paul Haggar

Apr 26, 2022

Franklin, NC: Paul Miller Haggar, 62, passed away April 26, 2022. A brother, father, grandfather, and friend that will be missed. No local services are planned. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Paul's family. Online condolences may be made at www.moffittfunerals.com

Robert Bell

Robert Bell

Apr 23, 2022

Robert Donald "Don" Bell, 92 of Franklin, NC passed away at home on April 23, 2022. He was born April 25, 1929, in Culberson, NC to the late Robert T. Bell and Laura Chastain Bell. He was a US Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Hominy Masonic Lodge in Candler, NC, a...

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